Pine Shadows El vs Spring Oaks Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pine Shadows El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
859 students
Spring Oaks Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
565 students
| Measure | Pine Shadows El Houston, Texas | Spring Oaks Middle Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2809 of 4,686 | #1543 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #32430 of 50,301 | #12901 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 859 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 859 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Shadows El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 24.8).
- •Pine Shadows El does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Pine Shadows El does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Pine Shadows El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 89%).
- •Spring Oaks Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •Pine Shadows El is the larger school with 859 students compared with 565.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pine Shadows El better than Spring Oaks Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Shadows El ranks higher (39.3 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pine Shadows El and Spring Oaks Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pine Shadows El: 859. Spring Oaks Middle: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pine Shadows El and Spring Oaks Middle rank in Texas?
Pine Shadows El is 2809th of 4,686 and Spring Oaks Middle is 1543rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).